Canine Companions for Independence
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Phone: 1-800-572-BARK
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Target demographics: Trained assistance dogs for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 240 teams placed in 2009.
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Help Canine Companions raise money, assist at one of five regional training centers or help spread the word with family and friends.
Geographic areas served: National
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Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. CCI serves people all over the US with training centers in Northern and Southern California, Ohio, New York, and Florida, as well as dozens of volunteer groups and satellite offices. Visit our website at www.cci.org or call toll-free 1-800-572-2275 to reach the CCI training center in your region.
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Kudos to CCI!!! CCI is a wonderful organization. We have seen first hand how it has helped our son who lost his leg in Iraq. The service dog he received is very helpful to him and is his constant companion. We saw a change in our son immediately after he received his "companion" from CCI. They are ...
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annbarile
05/01/13
When you are a volunteer puppy raiser for Canaine Companions for Independence you are continually asked 2 questions: 1. Why is your dog wearing a muzzle? (It's not a muzzle, it's a Gentle Leader and helps to guide his head instead of pulling on his neck and choking him). and 2. How can you give him ...
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Florence Scarinci
04/29/13
I have been involved with Canine Companions for Independence for about 17 years. I sm a volunteer, a puppy raiser, and a monthly contributor. I am VERY proud to be associated with this marvelous organization that changes the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service ...
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